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COVID SafetySafely Worshipping at Mass during Winter 2022 Covid Surge
Jan 5, 2022
We, the staff, are seeing folks coming down with Covid in our two parishes in numbers that far surpass anything we have seen before. We love you and want you to be safe, and so we offer these thoughts for your consideration.
(1) No Ordinary Time: During this surge time, as cases are sky-rocketing, it is much more likely than in non-surge times that folks who are unaware they have Covid are at the Mass you are attending.
(2) TV/Online Mass or In-Person Mass? Please consider the TV/Online Mass option – especially if you have conditions that put you at a higher risk. Our Sunday Mass goes out by Flocknote every week.
(3) Vaccinations. Thank you for being fully vaccinated and boosted as you are able.
(4) Masks. “Experts say it’s best to wear N95, KN95, or KF94 masks [during the Omicron Surge].” Some experts say wearing these better masks makes a night vs. day difference. (Wearing a mask indoors is required by the City of Newton and required at Mass by Cardinal Sean O'Malley.)
(5) Err on the safe side: If you have any symptoms suggesting you might have Covid, please do not come to Mass until you are sure you do not have Covid.
(6) Health concerns and the Sunday Mass obligation. If you stay home for reasons due to concern about Covid, Cardinal Sean has stated you are not in violation of the obligation to attend Mass.
Love and God bless you, Fr. Dan and the Staff -
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SYNOD on SYNODALITY
Over the next several years, the Church around the world will be participating in a process called the Synod on Synodality. Pope Francis will be meeting with Bishops from across the globe in 2023 to discuss ways of improving the process by which the church on all levels is open to hearing the voices of people from all walks of life.
That process will begin here in Boston right now. The Archdiocese of Boston has set up a simple survey to get ideas on how to improve communication within the Church. They would like to hear from as many people as possible. The survey is very short, and should only take about five minutes to complete. The link to the survey can be found here:
TAKE THE SURVEY
The staff at SHOL Newton think taking this survey is a great opportunity to participate in the universal Church.
Answering this survey will help us minister to your needs better!
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News and Photos
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January 13Added Mass for Life, Special Collection for Latin America, and February RJM MeetingRead More
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December 23Added Fr. Dan's "Making a Healthy Christmas Mass Choice" messageRead More
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December 10Updated this section with Fr. Dan's message Dec 10, 2021 Added Vimeo Support Our Priests this ChristmasRead More
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Collaborative Calendar
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January 22 - January 23
Special collection for the Church in Latin AmericaRead More -
Saturday, January 22, 9:00 AMA Mass for Life will be celebrated at Sacred Heart ChurchRead More
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Wednesday, January 26, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM22-week foundation course designed for women who are new to Walking With PurposeRead More
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Wednesday, February 2, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM22-week foundation course designed for women who are new to Walking With PurposeRead More
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Wednesday, February 9, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM22-week foundation course designed for women who are new to Walking With PurposeRead More
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Support Our Priests This Christmas
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Teamwork: 2021 Catholic Appeal
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Cardinal Sean: "Black Lives Matter", June 5, 2020
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The Sacred Heart & Our Lady Help of Christians Collaborative is committed to being a living Gospel to all those we meet.
We strive to encounter Christ, respond in love, and share the Good News of our faith for the realization of God's Kingdom.
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Sacred Heart Parish
1321 Centre St.
Newton, MA 02459
617-969-2248
sacredheart@sholnewton.org
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Our Lady Help of Christians Parish
573 Washington St.
Newton, MA 02458
617-527-7560
ourladys@sholnewton.org
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